Presidential Statement nº S/PRST/2013/4 of the United Nations Security Council

• Issuer: Security Council of the United Nation

United Nations

S

/PRST/2013/4

Security Council

Distr.: General

15 April 2013

Original: English

13-29089 (E) 150413

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Statement by the President of the Security Council

At the 6946th meeting of the Security Council, held on 15 April 2013, in

connection with the Council’s consideration of the item entitled “Peace and security

in Africa”, the President of the Security Council made the following statement on

behalf of the Council:

“The Security Council reaffirms its primary responsibility for the

maintenance of international peace and security in accordance with the Charter

of the United Nations. The Council recalls articles 33 and 34 of the Charter

and reaffirms its commitment to the settlement of disputes by peaceful means

and the promotion of necessary preventive action in response to disputes or

situations, the continuation of which is likely to endanger the maintenance of

international peace and security.

“The Security Council recalls that the prevention of conflicts remains a

primary responsibility of Member States. As such, actions undertaken within

the framework of conflict prevention by United Nations entities should be

designed to support and complement, as appropriate, the conflict prevention

roles of national Governments.

“The Security Council notes that, consistent with its functions in relation

to international peace and security, it seeks to remain engaged in all stages of

the conflict cycle and in exploring ways of preventing the escalation of

disputes into armed conflict or a relapse into armed conflict. The Security

Council further recalls that, in accordance with articles 99 and 35 of the

Charter, the Secretary General or any Member State may bring to the attention

of the Council any matter which is likely to endanger the maintenance of

international peace and security.

“The Security Council recognizes the importance of a comprehensive

strategy comprising operational and structural measures for prevention of

armed conflict and encourages the development of measures to address the

root-causes of conflicts in order to ensure sustainable peace. The Council

reaffirms the central role of the United Nations in this regard.

“The Security Council underlines the importance of partnership and

cooperation between regional and subregional organisations in accordance

with Chapter VIII, in supporting conflict prevention and peacebuilding

activities, as well as forging greater regional and national ownership.